Rare Ball Waltham 1899 Hunter Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Pocket Watch

Description

The movement, manufactured for Ball by the American Waltham Watch Company, is a 16 size, 17 jewel, stem wind, pendant set, model 1899, Official Railroad Standard grade, pocket watch in hunting configuration.  It features screw set raised gold jewel settings, gold center wheel, the iconic Ball circular damascened nickel finish, as well as the Official Standard seal with the initials BRT for the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.  Serial number of B134025 puts the date of production to 1899.  Winding and setting both function as they should.  This scarce model is in very good condition showing only light scuffs to the finish and a few spots of minor oxidation seen on the ratchet wheel, crown wheel, and regulator.  Watch runs very well and keeps good time.
The incredibly scarce and desirable dial is in incredible condition showing no chips, cracks, or crazing.  Dial is signed in multicolor with the initials BRT for the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen as well as being marked with the rare signing name of Ball & Co Cleveland.  The plum colored steel spade and whip hands are in excellent condition showing a beautiful patina.
The twenty year yellow gold filled hunting case, manufactured by the Philadelphia Watch Case Company, is in excellent condition showing no wear through of the gold fill or any other significant dings or scratches.  Engraving on the exterior of the case is in beautiful condition with excellent detail and definition.  Case lid springs open when the crown is depressed as it should and closes securely.  Case back and cuvette both close tightly.  All three case hinges are in excellent condition with no play.  Bow is tight and secure to the pendant and the crown is in very good condition showing a small amount of break through on the ridges but still provides excellent grip for winding.  Excluding the pendant, the case measures 51.77 mm across.  Mineral glass crystal has no chips or cracks.
This is an incredibly fine example of an exceptionally scarce Ball pocket watch.  We are excited and thankful to be able to offer such a watch for sale.
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